The King of Fighters '98

Introduction

Following the conclusion of the "Orochi" saga (marked by the '97 tournament), SNK decided to release a new "dream match" (meaning the characters in the game are not bound by a storyline; evidenced by the fact that the Orochi team was still alive for this tournament). The gameplay featured the same selectable super meter system as KoF '97. In addition, SNK added the "Advantage" system that allowed the losing team to earn an advantage each round (extra stocks for Advanced mode or a shorter charge bar for Extra mode). Many consider The King of Fighters '98 to be their favorite KoF game due to its play mechanics and large roster.

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Game Versions

• Arcade (MVS)
• Dreamcast (as "Dream Match 1999")
• Neo Geo (AES)
• Neo Geo CD
• Playstation

The Characters

Japan Team

• Kyo Kusanagi
• Goro Daimon
• Benimaru Nikaido

Fatal Fury Team

• Terry Bogard
• Andy Bogard
• Joe Higashi

Psycho Soldier Team

• Athena Asamiya
• Chin Gentsai
• Sie Kensou

Art of Fighting/Kyokugenryu Team

• Ryo Sakazaki
• Robert Garcia
• Yuri Sakazaki

Ikari Warriors Team

• Leona Heidern
• Clark Steel
• Ralf Jones

Orochi Team

• Yashiro Nanakase
• Chris
• Shermie

Women's Team

• Mai Shiranui
• Chizuru Kagura
• King

'97 Special Team

• Ryuji Yamazaki
• Blue Mary
• Billy Kane

Korea Team

• Kim Kaphwan
• Choi Bounge
• Chang Koehan

'98 "Father" Team

• Heidern
• Takuma Sakazaki
• Saisyu Kusanagi

Yagami Team

• Iori Yagami
• Vice
• Mature

US Sports Team

• Heavy D!
• Lucky Glauber
• Brian Battler

Orochi Unleashed Team (Secret Team)

• Orochi Yashiro
• Orochi Chris
• Orochi Shermie

Edit Characters

• Rugal Bernstien
• Shingo Yabuki

EX Characters

• Kyo Kusanagi (KoF '95-Era)
• Terry Bogard (Real Bout 2-Era)
• Andy Bogard (Real Bout 2-Era)
• Joe Higashi (KoF '94-Era)
• Ryo Sakazaki (KoF '94-Era)
• Robert Garcia (KoF '94-Era)
• Yuri Sakazaki (KoF '94-Era)
• Billy Kane (Real Bout 2-Era)
• Mai Shiranui (Real Bout 2-Era)

KoF '98 Final Boss

• Omega Rugal